Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and baseball legend Masanori “Mashi” Murakami join Austin Belzer for a fascinating conversation about Diamond Diplomacy, a documentary exploring how baseball became a cultural bridge between Japan and the United States. Blending sports history and diplomacy, the film reveals how one game united two nations on and off the field.

Producer Sarah Schoellkopf joins Austin Belzer for a heartfelt conversation about Norita, the award-winning documentary honoring Nora “Norita” Cortiñas and the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. Through archives, animation, and activism, the film captures the fight for justice and memory across generations.

Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story is a gothic tale that reads like a footnote rather than a new chapter.

Find out if it’s worth your time in my review.

In this week’s episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, film critic Jack Martin of Film Feeder joins me to break down Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. We explore why the film feels like a "poorly paced" and "poorly edited" rush through the original's story beats, whether it has any of the original's heart, and how it ultimately earns the tagline of being just "kinda Lilo & Stitch."

Does The Final Reckoning stick the landing? My guest Ben Miller and I discuss the epic highs, the lazy lows, and if it’s a worthy finale.

You can now watch or listen to my podcast episode discussing Warfare with Pedro Lima!

Last December, I caught up with director Thordur Palsson to talk about his directorial debut, The Damned, before its theatrical release.

Watch the interview here.

The Damned is visually striking, but is lacking in nearly every other department.

Read my review here.